A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4449009 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4451056 epoch_slot_no: 1456 block_no: 4448832 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6013 time: 2020-07-20 05:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a2a6deeccb3042e496ced26343df2bf16ea870386d4d4dc7cc85d019e764220Block Operator
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